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No Safe Haven: Persecution Continues for Pakistani Religious Minorities in UK

November 11, 2017 | by Tara Abhasakun | 4 Comments

British Pakistani religious minorities have been violently persecuted by Sunni Muslims in the UK. Some say that authorities are looking the other way. Read more

Indonesia Relaxes Religious Requirements on ID Cards

November 10, 2017 | by Dan Fisher | 0 Comments

In a move that has earned praise from human rights activists, courts have struck down a law imposing a religious identity upon citizens of Indonesia. A law that required Indonesian citizens to have one of the country’s six main religions mentioned on their ID cards has been unanimously declared unconstitutional, discriminatory, and unjust by an […] Read more

‘Life of Brian,’ 38 Years On: De Facto Blasphemy is Alive and Well

November 8, 2017 | by Guest Writer | 8 Comments

It is now 38 years since Monty Python’s 'Life of Brian' was released in November 1979, despite protests. But are we truly free to engage in blasphemy today? Read more

Mass Shooting in Texas Church Kills Dozens

November 6, 2017 | by Scott Davies | 1 Comments

At least 26 people confirmed dead after mass shooting at the First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, Wilson County, Texas. Attack occurred during mass on Sunday morning local time Texas Governor Greg Abbott says shooting was largest in state’s history Gunman not believed to be connected to terrorist groups At 11:30 am on Sunday November […] Read more

Interview with Ibrahim Abdallah – Muslimish Co-Founder

November 2, 2017 | by Scott Jacobsen | 1 Comments

Ibrahim Abdallah is the co-founder of Muslimish. In this interview he discusses his stance on religion, how Muslimish facilitates a safe environment for Muslims and ex-Muslims, blasphemy laws and threats to free speech. This interview has been edited for clarity. Scott Douglas Jacobsen: What is your current stance towards religion? How does this impact your personal […] Read more

New York Terror Attack Suspect Plotted for Weeks, Authorities Say

November 2, 2017 | by Uncommon Ground Media | 0 Comments

Attack suspect Sayfullo Saipov had plotted for weeks before carrying out what is New York's deadliest terror attack since 9/11. Read more

State Funded Faith School Unfit to Teach, Say Secularists

November 1, 2017 | by Sarah Mills | 3 Comments

The National Secular Society calls for an investigation into a faith school that insists the universe is 5778 years old and engages in gender segregation. Read more

Yazidi Journalist Outraged by UK’s ISIS Reintegration Bribe

November 1, 2017 | by Tara Abhasakun | 7 Comments

The UK Home Office plans to offer up taxpayer-funded homes, among other benefits, to up to 20,000 returning ISIS fighters. Read more

Saudi Arabia to Allow Women at Sports Events

October 31, 2017 | by Uncommon Ground Media | 0 Comments

Starting next year, Saudi Arabia will allow women to attend sporting events for the first time as part of a wider effort to modernise the country Read more

Iranians Tweet Support for Suspended Zoroastrian Sepanta Niknam

October 31, 2017 | by Tara Abhasakun | 0 Comments

Iranians are expressing solidarity through social media for city council member Sepanta Niknam who was suspended for being a Zoroastrian. Iranians are flocking to twitter to express support for Sepanta Niknam, a city council member in Yazd who has been temporarily suspended for being a Zoroastrian. The BBC said that the hashtag #Sepanta_Niknam had been tweeted […] Read more